Xi's statements on the Belt and Road Initiative

Aid for Arab development

President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, Jan 21, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

Speaking at the Arab League headquarters in Jan 2016, President Xi said that instead of looking for a proxy in the Middle East, China promotes peace talks; instead of seeking any sphere of influence, China calls on all countries to join the circle of friends for the "Belt and Road"; instead of attempting to fill the "vacuum", China builds a cooperative partnership network for mutual benefits and win-win results.